Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell,and you can foresee the future too -Marcus Aurelius-

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The Dying Gladiator

Dying Gladiator. Photo by Yvan Lemur.

One of my favorite sculptures of all time : Dying Gladiator. In 1779, French artist Pierre Julien created this powerful sculpture titled Gladiateur Mourant (Dying Gladiator). Fast forward a couple of centuries later and photographer Yvan Lemur took this dramatic photo of the marble statue at the Louvre in Paris. His lighting and composition make this shot extraordinary!